Small modular reactors to power Malaysia into nuclear age
AS MORE countries incorporate nuclear energy into their main strategy to combat climate change, Malaysia has come under intense pressure to revive its abandoned nuclear programme.
Vietnam targets developing green steel products
Those goals are stated in the draft of the strategy on developing Vietnam’s steel industry until 2030, with a vision to 2050, which the Ministry of Industry and Trade has developed to submit to the Government for approval. The strategy is expected to be approved in September.
Malaysia-Indonesia Form Task Force To Advance Renewable Energy, ASEAN Power Grid
In a significant move to enhance regional energy cooperation, Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to form a joint task force to boost renewable energy initiatives and advance the ASEAN Power Grid, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced.
Thai electric vehicle sales set to miss target as banks tighten car loans
Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss targets this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new car loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
ISA Eyes Further Expansion Into ASEAN, Malaysia A Key Prospect
Significant advancements are unfolding in Malaysia’s solar energy sector as the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a major force in global solar energy adaptation, sets its sights on expanding its influence in the ASEAN region, with Malaysia identified as a key potential member.
PLN to Shut Down 800 Coal-Fired Power Plants to Achieve Net Zero Emissions
Indonesian electricity company PLN announced plans to replace 800 coal-fired power plants (PLTU) with gas-fired power plants (PLTG) in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Ministry highlights Indonesia’s potential as solar panel supplier
Indonesia has the opportunity to become an alternative solar panel supplier amid China’s domination in the industry, according to an official at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment.
Singapore moves to import more low-carbon electricity from Indonesia
Singapore granted conditional approvals to another two companies on Thursday (Sep 5) to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia, as the country raised its import target. The two companies – Singa Renewables and Shell Eastern Trading – have been given the conditional nod to import 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in total, said the Energy Market Authority […]
